Why go
- Capital and largest city of West Sumatra, Indonesia.
- Served by Minangkabau International Airport (PDG).
History
Padang is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of West Sumatra. It had a population of 833,562 at the 2010 census and 909,040 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as of mid 2025 was 965,050. It is the 16th most populous city in Indonesia and the most populous city on the west coast of Sumatra. The Padang metropolitan area is the third most populous metropolitan area in Sumatra with a population of over 1.7 million. Padang is widely known for its Minangkabau culture, cuisine, and sunset beaches.
Where to stay
Jl. Thamrin No.27, Alang Laweh, Kec. Padang Sel., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25133, Indonesia · zhmhotels.com
Jl. Ujung Gurun No.69, Ujung Gurun, Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia · linkbio.co
Jl. Thamrin Kelurahan No.71, Ranah Parak Rumbio, Kec. Padang Sel., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25212, Indonesia · kawanahotel.co.id
Jl. Jend. A Yani No.20, Olo, Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25117, Indonesia · mysantika.com
Jl Koto Kaciak No.151 Bukit Gado Gado, Air Manis, Padang, Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25215, Indonesia · airmanis.com
Jl. Tamansiswa No.1A, Alai Parak Kopi, Kec. Padang Utara, Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25139, Indonesia · all.accor.com
Jl. Tanah Beroyo No.17, Belakang Tangsi, Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25119, Indonesia · sentosalodge.com
Jl. Gereja No.34, Belakang Tangsi, Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25118, Indonesia · truntumhotels.com
Jl. Pantai Air Manis, Bukit Gado-gado, Kec. Padang Sel., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia · airmanishillside.com
Jl. Jend. Sudirman No.19, Jati Baru, Kec. Padang Tim., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25129, Indonesia · mysantika.com
Jl. Kp. Sebelah No.22-25, Berok Nipah, Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25118, Indonesia · oxvillehotel.com
Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No.79, Flamboyan Baru, Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25115, Indonesia · hotelpangeranbeach.com
Jl. Khatib Sulaiman No.48 A, Ulak Karang Sel., Kec. Padang Utara, Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25173, Indonesia · whizprime.intiwhiz.com
Jl. Azizi No.122, Andalas, Kec. Padang Tim., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25126, Indonesia · daimahotel.com
No.16, Jl. Hayam Wuruk No.Kel, Belakang Tangsi, Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25118, Indonesia · hwhotelpadang.com
Jl. Hang Tuah No.211, Belakang Tangsi, Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25117, Indonesia · rangkayobasagroup.id
Jl. Blk. Olo No.46, Olo, Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25116, Indonesia · padang.favehotels.com
Jl. Dobi No.3, RW.5, Kp. Pd., Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25115, Indonesia · hotelpangerancity.com
Jl. Bundo Kanduang No.14-16, Kp. Pd., Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25119, Indonesia · theaxanahotel.com
No.48, Jl. Thamrin No.Kelurahan, Ganting Parak Gadang, Kec. Padang Sel., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25111, Indonesia · grandsarihotel.com
Jl. Pemuda No.1, Olo, Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25117, Indonesia · hotelhangtuah.com
16 d, Jl. Veteran, Padang Pasir, Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25115, Indonesia
Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 4 D/E, Belakang Tangsi, Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia
Jl. Permindo No.40, Kp. Jao, Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25111, Indonesia
Jl. Utama Inanta No.4 Blok J, Alai Parak Kopi, Kec. Padang Utara, Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25139, Indonesia
No.28, Jl. Hayam Wuruk No.Kel, Belakang Tangsi, Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia
Jl. Bundo Kanduang No.35, Belakang Tangsi, Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Noodle, Restaurant · Mie Gacoan Terpedas Nomor 1 se-Indonesia Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · Jl. Khatib Sulaiman
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00 · 19 Griya Elok Residence Blok P, Padang, 25223 · instagram.com
Korean, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00 Features: vegetarian options, halal · alai parak kopi Jalan Taman Siswa, padang, 25139 · https://sogogi padang
Cafe · tv satelit
Restaurant · open late afternoon only. No sign on the building
Indonesian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · 25176
Fish, Seafood, Restaurant · Fish/Seafood restaurant · 47 Jalan Sawahan Dalam, Padang, 25171 · instagram.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Jalan Bypass Aie Pacah , Koto Tangah , Padang City , West Sumatra 25176, Padang, 25176
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Bakwan, Tahugor, Temgor, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-20:00 · gang todak, kota padang, 13355
Nasi Goreng, Lontong, Pizza, Burger, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Jalan Prof. Dr. Hamka, padang, 25134
Masakan Padang, Restaurant · Masakan Padang restaurant
Manado, Restaurant · Manado restaurant
Regional, Fast Food · Regional fast food
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe
Bagel, Fast Food · Bagel fast food
Breakfast, Fast Food · Breakfast fast food
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Corn Dog, Steak, Burger, Korean, Restaurant · Corn Dog/Steak restaurant · Jalan Kemayoran, kota padang, 25132
Italian, Cafe · Italian cafe · Jl. Situjuh
Almond Milk, Cafe · Almond Milk cafe · 9 Jalan Pasopati, Padang
Bakso, Cafe · Bakso cafe
Ikan Bakar, Restaurant · Ikan Bakar restaurant · Jalan Raya Aru Lubuk Begalung
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Padang, Restaurant · Padang restaurant
MINANG ASLI, Restaurant · MINANG ASLI restaurant
Lotek, Restaurant · Lotek restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Food Court · food court · 1 Jalan Tanjung Priok, Padang, 25217
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-22:00 · 131 Jl. Pondok, 25119
Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Jalan Veteran
Indonesian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · Jl. Batang Kampar No. 3A-B
Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11.00-22.00 Features: outdoor seating · Jalan Samudra, Padang
Regional, Cafe · Regional cafe
Ice Cream · ice cream
Fast Food · fast food · 4 Jl. Ngurah Rai 1, Padang, 25132
Cafe · Opening hours: Fr-We 14:00-22:00 · Jalan Bangka 16
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · Jl. H. Agus Salim
Indonesian, Restaurant · Features: halal · Jalan Raya Siteba , Surau Gadang , nanggalo , padang, Kota Padang, 25146
Chicken, Restaurant · Chicken restaurant · Jalan Raya Siteba , Surau Gadang , nanggalo , padang, Kota Padang, 25146
Regional, Cafe · Regional cafe · Jl. Alai Timur, padang
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · Opening hours: 20:00-05:00 · jln.belakang upi
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Airports
Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) 21 km to the centre
Padang (Katapiang), SB, ID — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (Citilink Indonesia, Lion Mentari Airlines, AirAsia, Garuda Indonesia…) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Jakarta, Batam, Kuala Lumpur (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Citilink Indonesia QG (A320) · 2 routes: Batam, Jakarta
- Lion Mentari Airlines JT (737-800, 737-900) · 2 routes: Batam, Jakarta
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Garuda Indonesia GA (737-800) · 1 route: Jakarta
- Sriwijaya Air SJ (737-300, 735) · 1 route: Jakarta
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Tabing Airport 8.6 km to the centre
Padang, SB, ID — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Getting there by ferry
Terminal Penumpang Teluk Bayur
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre · ASDP
Bungus (Padang)
Ferry terminal · 9.6 km from the centre
Teluk Bayur - Penasahan
Ferry route · Pelni
Teluk Bayur - Tuapejat
Ferry route · Pelni
Bungus (Padang) - Tuapejat
Ferry route
Bungus (Padang) - Sikabaluan
Ferry route
Batang Arau (Padang)—Sikabaluan
Ferry route · Mentawai Fast
Teluk Bayur - Labuan Bajau
Ferry route · Pelni
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Minangkabau International Airport (PDG); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PDG has direct flights to 3 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Jakarta, Batam, Kuala Lumpur). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Terminal Penumpang Teluk Bayur, 5.1 km); routes include Teluk Bayur - Penasahan, Teluk Bayur - Tuapejat, Bungus (Padang) - Tuapejat.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Padang (Sumatra), Indonesia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing